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WAC 275S

1977 Triumph TR8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

62,108 mi
Last recorded62,108 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 1977 Triumph TR860,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAC 275S
MakeTriumph
ModelTR8
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 62,108 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 62,108 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 62,891 miles

This vehicle is modified for motor sport.

Pass 17 Feb 2023 61,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair causing imbalance (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair causing imbalance (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end boot in poor condition (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 61,717 miles

Nearside side repeater not working

Offside Front side repeater not working

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear handbrake cable touching exhaust.

Fail 4 Feb 2022 61,717 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake imbalance, 52% on rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside side repeater not working

Offside Front side repeater not working

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear handbrake cable touching exhaust.

Pass 3 Feb 2021 61,169 miles

O/S handbrake cable fouling exhaust.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 61,167 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

O/S handbrake cable fouling exhaust.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 61,128 miles

Vehicle is a Rally Car

Fail 20 Nov 2019 61,128 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Vehicle is a Rally Car

Pass 26 Apr 2018 61,040 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 61,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing Ball joint castle nut (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 24 May 2017 61,023 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 60,871 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 60,779 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 60,580 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 May 2012 60,336 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 59,793 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

signs of brake pipes rubbing but not found on test

Fail 15 Feb 2011 59,793 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

signs of brake pipes rubbing but not found on test

Pass 10 Dec 2009 58,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Dec 2009 58,978 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Dec 2008 58,512 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 58,512 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 57,687 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 57,677 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 57,369 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph TR8?

Based on 1,054 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
407
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 24
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 23
fog lamp not working 23
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WAC 275S is a 1977 Triumph TR8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1977 Triumph TR8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 60,087 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph TR8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WAC 275S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR8 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 49 years old, this Triumph TR8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WAC 275S registered?

WAC 275S is a 1977 Triumph TR8, first registered on 12 September 1977.

Is WAC 275S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAC 275S shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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